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ARM: a mental model for fulfilling work (#42)

In this episode, I share a simple mental model, ARM, for thinking about crafting fulfilling work that has emerged over many conversations in the last eighteen months.

The ARM model is a mental model to help you intentionally craft a more fulfilling job and career.

I get really fired up about career-related topics, because I really care about seeing a world of people that are fully alive. And work is a huge factor in crafting a life that makes you feel fully alive. So getting this area of your life to be a source of energy, meaning, and positive emotion is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

This is the first time I’ve talked about this model, and I’m curious to hear feedback, suggestions, disagreements, etc. Feel free to let me know via email or on Twitter!

Update: I’ve now released a follow-up episode answering four questions about the model that have come up since this episode was released. Check it out here.

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Links & resources mentioned

  • VIA Character strengths survey
  • Andrew’s original Tweetstorm on ARM model (expanded version of these ideas)
    • Saeed Khan’s “3 things in a job” model response
  • Related episodes:
    • #11 Rian Doris & Conor Murphy: Flow — Cultivating the optimal experience of life
    • #24 Laura Garnett: Find your zone of genius and never fear a job search again
  • Books and other resources
    • Brené Brown – values list
    • So Good They Can’t Ignore You
    • Designing Your Life
    • The Infinite Game
    • Job crafting
      • What Job Crafting Looks Like – HBR
      • Job Crafting – Univ of Michigan
    • 80,000 Hours Guide: A guide to using your career to help solve the world’s most pressing problems
    • Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential

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Posted on: May 4, 2021.

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